I really love this series from Crabtree Publishing which focuses on each of the Winter Olympic sports. Winter Olympic Sports Series – Alpine and Freesyle Skiing

The Winter Olympics– Nick Hunter (Heinmann)Īlthough this book was written in preparation for the Sochi Olympics, the soft cover is very reasonably priced and includes interesting facts, history, and event information in 32 colorful pages.

(Note – some mistakes found – Switzerland spelled incorrectly) While it does highlight several American athletes, it has enough general information to make it worth it. This book introduces older readers to the Winter Olympics as well as some of the athletes and the location for 2018. Robertsįull colored guide for intermediate students that includes great photos, text features and a chart to track this year’s medal count. Some great reproducibles.Ī Kid’s Guide to the 2018 Winter Games– Jack L. While general Olympic facts are important, this activity book is specific to this year’s games – and includes activities and information about the history of the Winter Games, the tradition of the torch relay, all 15 winter sports, the ceremonies, mascots, and traditions. Facts about the South Korean culture, geography, history, holidays, and modern life for a typical kid are included.Ģ018 Winter Games Activity Book for Kids – Heather Aliano Since the Winter Olympics are being hosted by South Korea, this is a great book to share with your readers. Great illustrations.Ī great early reader series with information about living in different countries around the world. Wonderful facts about the Olympics with short rhyming passages for younger students, along with a longer information for each letter for more advanced readers. G is for Gold Medal – An Olympic Alphabet– Brad Herzog

Here are some recommended books (fiction and nonfiction) to help your students learn about the Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics! GO CANADA! 9th! I LOVE the Winter Olympics! It is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about history, winter sports, national pride, global awareness, sportsmanship, determination, hard work, reaching your dreams… the list goes on! And of course what better way to start the conversation but by sharing BOOKS! This week, I have been reading through many old favorites and several new titles. The 2018 Winter Olympics will begin on Feb. It’s Monday and I’m happy to be participating in a weekly event with a community of bloggers who post reviews of books that they have read the previous week. Check out more IMWAYR posts here: Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers

Olympig! by Victoria Jamieson